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Hot Bread Kitchen

👩‍🍳 Job skills training, food entrepreneurship programs, and an ecosystem of support in NYC.

Learn more about our programs: https://hotbreadkitchen.org/workforce/

05/30/2026

At Hot Bread Kitchen, we know that succeeding in a new job goes beyond just culinary hard skills. That's why our programs incorporate professional readiness lessons to prepare our members for all aspects of working in the industry.

For Culinary Fundamentals graduate Amy, professional readiness lessons helped her ace her interviews, and she is now thriving in her new role as a baker with our employer partners at Levain Bakery 🍪

Learn more about our Culinary Fundamentals program at hotbreadkitchen.org/culinary-fundamentals

05/29/2026

🔊Ticket sales are now closed for the 2026 Breadwinners Pitch event!

Thank you to those who have purchased tickets to what will be an incredible evening of purpose and celebration.

✨You can still support our Breadwinners through the benefit - link in bio!

05/28/2026

🍩What makes a great brioche donut? Our First Course instructors Chef Joe and Chef Joel share their top tips to make perfectly proofed, fried, and filled doughnuts.

In First Course NYC, Hot Bread Kitchen members are preparing for jobs as line cooks or prep cooks learning all the basic skills and knowledge need to become a successful restaurant cook.

05/24/2026

Last but certainly not least, the final entrepreneur taking the stage at our Breadwinners Pitch event is none other than Priscilla of 🍫

“Morito represents perseverance, creativity, and possibility. It reflects my values and allows me to build something meaningful for my family—serving as an example of hard work, integrity, and resilience—while also supporting the communities connected to our sourcing and work.”

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about our upcoming Breadwinners Pitch event!

05/22/2026

We are excited to share that HBKi member Ellie of will be taking the stage at our live pitch event + gala on June 3rd!

“My business is part of my family’s legacy, it's in my blood. My grandmother supported her five children in Peru in the 1960s through entrepreneurship. Pilas Cafe is actually named after my nickname Pilas which my family gave me because of my boundless energy since it means batteries in spanish. The name alone reflects resilience, cultural pride and generational entrepreneurship.”

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about our upcoming Breadwinners Pitch event!

05/19/2026

✨HOST ANNOUNCEMENT✨

We are delighted to welcome HBKi alumn Pilar Valdes as our Breadwinners Pitch Host!

Pilar started her entrepreneurial career at Hot Bread Kitchen Incubates in 2010 after co-founding her catering company, . In 2023, Pilar returned to Hot Bread Kitchen as a judge for our inaugural Proof Pitch Entrepreneur Showcase.

Born and raised in the tropical hearth of Manila, Philippines, Pilar is a home cook turned catering entrepreneur, private chef, recipe developer, and senior culinary contributor on .

She continues to share her food with millions. Pilar is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling Rebel Homemaker, and her upcoming solo cookbook, Shared Plates, will be published in the spring of 2027.

We’re grateful and excited to see Pilar take the stage and welcome a new cohort of entrepreneurs.

📸Photo Credit and

05/17/2026

Scenes from the kitchen during Culinary Fundamentals 🍳⏲

Our signature culinary training program provides hands-on instruction on basic culinary and baking techniques, food safety, and other kitchen fundamentals.

People who complete this program are placed in high-quality entry level jobs in the food industry with select employer partners.

Interested in this program? Visit the link in our bio or go to hotbreadkitchen.org/culinary-fundamentals to learn more!

05/15/2026

✨JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Melba Wilson as a 2026 Breadwinners Pitch judge!

Harlem native and James Beard nominee Melba Wilson embodies the essence of New York as one of the most successful African American women in the restaurant and catering industries. Her remarkable achievements and stellar reputation have made a beloved New York landmark, frequented by a diverse array of patrons, including music, TV, and movie stars/

As a dedicated mother, author, philanthropist, community advocate, as well as an investor in each of her ventures, Melba continues to be a beacon of excellence and empowerment, supporting various causes and organizations in Harlem and throughout New York City. In 2025, Melba joined Hot Bread Kitchen as the honoree of our Breadwinners Benefit. We are grateful to have her return this year to share her industry expertise with our entrepreneurs!

🎟Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the event and snag your ticket today!

05/14/2026

We are thrilled to share that Chef Keesha of Loud Foods will be taking the stage at our live pitch event + gala on June 3rd!

“Live Loud Foods is a fierce and fun culinary lifestyle brand born in the Bronx, inspired by the vibrant and diverse culture of New York City. Bursting with bold global flavors, like our Caribbean jerk nuts and Candied Citrus Pistachios, our snacks bring joy, connection, and a sense of adventure to any occasion.”

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about our upcoming Breadwinners Pitch event!

05/13/2026

Entrepreneurs who join our HBK Incubates programs are given a robust set of knowledge and support to support their business growth.

A key component of this success is knowing the industry terminology. COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) refers to the direct costs of producing your product. Knowing your COGS ensures you aren't losing money on each unit of your product and helps you set a price that covers your overhead.

Our different small business programs work with members to identify their COGS. We provide tools and hands-on coaching to help members calculate their COGs and track their COGs, create a pricing strategy, and determine if their product will be commercially viable from a cost perspective.

Visit the link in our bio or go to hotbreadkitchen.org/hbki to learn more about our programs for entrepreneurs!

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75 9th Ave
New York, NY
10011

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http://hotbreadkitchen.org/

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